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Friday, April 20, 2012

Premier Defends Generic Drug Policy

Premier Alward says his government's changes to the generic drug policy is fair to pharmacists.
 
The Pharmacists Association says they will be forced to cut staff and services thanks to government caps on mark-up and dispensing fees - but - in an interview with CHSJ News - the Premier says the new policy recognizes the challenges faced by pharamcists after consultations with them.
 
Alward says the new generic drug policy is good for New Brunswickers - however - he says pharmacists are private business owners and they will ultimately make business based decisions. 
 
The new policy takes effect June 1st.